In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: 

 

·         Advice for new trainers and handlers to PSA through questions and answers.

·         When do you stop doing bite work at home with your puppy?

·         When do you use corrections with your dog?

·         How do you pick a the right dog?

 

Key Takeaways:

 

·         Surround yourself with experienced mentors, with a track record of achievement in PSA. 

·         Have decoys  work with your dog sooner rather than later.

·         No training is better than bad training.

·         Always manage the correction and reward frequencies to peak before trial.

 

"With really good genetics and really good potential comes a responsibility to bring that out of the dog." —  Jerry Bradshaw 

 

Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com  

 

Website: http://controlledaggressionpodcast.com/ 

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Protection Sports Website: http://psak9.org/ 

 

Train Hard, train smart, be safe.  

 

 

Show notes by Podcastologist Jessie Taylor 

 

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